SEMH teacher

SEND Teacher – SEMH Specialist

Job Title: SEND Teacher Location: London Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £170–£250 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment?

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in London, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, Autism and additional learning needs.

The successful SEND Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging, differentiated lessons while creating a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

The successful SEND Teacher will:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs.

Support students with emotional regulation, behavioural challenges and additional learning difficulties.

Implement positive behaviour management strategies and trauma-informed approaches.

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.

Adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and abilities.

Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs and pastoral teams.

Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring individual targets are met.

Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, independence and positive social interactions.

Maintain a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Previous experience teaching pupils with SEMH needs, ideally within a specialist SEND school, PRU or Alternative Provision.

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

An understanding of trauma-informed teaching, de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches.

Experience supporting pupils with ADHD, Autism, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.

Excellent communication, patience and relationship-building skills.

A flexible, resilient and compassionate approach to teaching.

A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.

Competitive rates of pay.

Access to CPD courses and specialist SEND training.

Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

If you are an enthusiastic SEND Teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your updated CV or contact TeacherActive's London SEND Recruitment Team for further information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional reference checks. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment